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Irish legislation states that a drone cannot be operated within 5km of an airfield, while in the UK current laws state that there's a 1km exclusion zone.

He continued: "It is therefore vital that Transport Minister Shane Ross, confirms that Dublin Airport and indeed all Irish Airports, are prepared for such disturbances and that Irish travellers can rest assured that any possible drone attacks will be dealt with swiftly.

"Anti-drone equipment is being rolled out in the UK to prevent future incidents. Exclusion zones are being extended. Is the same approach being taken here?

"The Dublin Airport Authority, the Irish Aviation Authority, all airlines and security services must be aware to the possibilities of a drone attack; it falls on Minister Ross to take overall responsibility for this and give the necessary assurances as we ask is Dublin Airport drone ready."